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Down Memory Lane

Movie·1949·Comedy, History, Music·1h 10m·Directed by Phil Karlson

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This film is a compilation, with narration by Steve Allen, of comedies from the old Mack Sennett silent studio. Sennett, himself, appears in a cameo at the end of the film.

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Steve AllenSteve AllenSteve AllenBing CrosbyBing CrosbyBing CrosbyMarjorie KaneMarjorie KaneMarian BradleyFranklin PangbornFranklin PangbornGilbert SinclairFrank NelsonFrank NelsonMr. JeffersToby WingToby WingBlonde at poolsideGloria SwansonGloria SwansonThe Reluctant BrideW.C. FieldsW.C. Fields(archive footage)

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